2 Samuel 14:31

New International Reader's Version

Joab finally went to Absalom’s house. He said to Absalom, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:30

Then Absalom said to his servants, “Joab’s field is next to mine. He has barley growing there. Go and set it on fire.” So Absalom’s servants set the field on fire.

2 Samuel 14:32

Absalom said to Joab, “I sent a message to you. I said, ‘Come here. I want to send you to the king. I want you to ask him for me, “Why did you bring me back from Geshur? I would be better off if I were still there!” ’ Now then, I want to go and see the king. If I’m guilty of doing anything wrong, let him put me to death.”